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May 2025
16m 15s

The Follow-Up: The Truth About Cry-It-Ou...

DR. MONA AMIN
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You’ve probably heard the claim that sleep training—especially methods like "cry-it-out"—can flood babies with toxic stress. But is that actually what the science says? In this episode, I sit down with a leading developmental expert to unpack the research on cortisol, stress, and infant development. We cover how the stress response system works, what truly q ... Show More
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